A 32-year-old man was detained in Fundao after allegedly kidnapping his ex-partner as she left work, in a case that led to charges including alleged rape and domestic violence. Portuguese police said the man was arrested following an investigation that began on Friday, after a report from the National Republican Guard. The police said the suspect waited outside his ex-partner’s workplace, a health unit, and forced her into his car using physical force. The victim managed to make a call to a friend asking for help. Police say the friend then alerted authorities. Information from the friend was passed to the Public Security Police in Castelo Branco, which in turn notified the nearest National Republican Guard post. Officers did not arrive in time to intercept the suspect. Teams from the Judiciary Police were mobilised and found the man, leading to his detention. The Judiciary Police also said that, earlier, the suspect broke into the victim’s home in September, caused significant damage, and attempted to set her clothes on fire. Police further allege that after the relationship ended, the man subjected the victim to sexual relations without consent on multiple occasions. According to Observador, the suspect is also accused of attempted crimes including kidnapping, rape, domestic violence, arson, an explosion, and other especially dangerous conduct, as well as violation of domicile, and threatening and disturbing the victim’s private life. The investigation covers alleged kidnapping, rape, domestic violence, arson and explosion offences, and other conduct described as especially dangerous, including alleged attempted unlawful entry and threats. The suspect was brought before a judge for a first judicial interview, where the court imposed weekly reporting requirements, a ban on contact with the victim, and restrictions on entering both the neighbourhood where she lives and her workplace. According to Observador, the Ministério Público is leading the investigation through the DIAP of Castelo Branco. The suspect remains detained as the investigation continues under the Judiciary Police and the prosecution. Updated 14 November 2026: Added Observador’s details on the September home break-in, attempted arson, further alleged offences, and the DIAP de Castelo Branco lead.